Robotic Autonomy Software Engineer (UAV)

applied; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Robotic Software Engineer to design and integrate autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems across hardware and software.

You will deploy autonomy algorithms in SIL, HIL and live test environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust hardware-software integration for defense and commercial customers. The role emphasizes embedded Linux, sensors integration, and testing with UAVs and aircraft autopilots; travel 10–20% and U.S.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems (hardware, software, and integration).
• Experience with software programming languages: C++ preferred.
• Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4).
• Experience integrating with communication buses/protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, Ethernet.
• Experience developing in Docker, containerized deployment environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu).
• Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab.
• Familiarity with real-time, edge computing, and safety-critical systems operating in SIL, HIL, test & operational environments.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented project delivery mindset.
• Willingness to travel frequently for on-site integration and demonstrations (estimated 10–20%).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Responsibilities

• Adapt and develop modular and agile autonomy capabilities across diverse defense problems
• Integrate and deploy autonomy solutions onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms
• Troubleshoot complex integration and software issues to ensure high reliability and performance
• Integrate autonomy software into hardware in collaboration with autonomy engineers that supports full integration with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, ground control stations, etc.
• Support live flight test of autonomy software on group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors on the integration of Applied autonomy software onto OEM UAS hardware
• Conduct system-level setup, testing, and validation, including software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop evaluations
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers to implement service-oriented-architecture software and inter-process messaging systems for autonomous UASsCollaborate with DoD warfighter domain experts and 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors to develop and integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware

Skills

3+ years robotics experience

C++

Pixhawk autopilots

Embedded Linux

Networking protocols

SPI/QSPI

I2C

Ethernet

Docker

GitLab

VS Code

SIL/HIL

U.S. Citizenship

Travel readiness

Education

BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Science or related engineering field

Tools

Docker

GitLab

VS Code

Job description

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Robotic Software Engineer to design and integrate autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems across hardware and software.

You will deploy autonomy algorithms in SIL, HIL and live test environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust hardware-software integration for defense and commercial customers. The role emphasizes embedded Linux, sensors integration, and testing with UAVs and aircraft autopilots; travel 10–20% and U.S.